4.9Waiting for the Messiah · 2000
Waiting for the Messiah (2000) is a Drama / Romance film directed by Daniel Burman, starring Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio.
DramaRomance
4.9Overview
In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?
Cast
Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella, Stefania Sandrelli, Chiara Caselli, Gabriela Acher, Dolores Fonzi
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What is "Waiting for the Messiah" about?
In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?
When was "Waiting for the Messiah" released?
Waiting for the Messiah was released in 2000.
Who stars in "Waiting for the Messiah"?
The cast includes Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella.
